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Canada's Gabriel Diallo upsets Ugo Humbert, advances to Libema Open final
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canada's Gabriel Diallo has chalked up another upset en route to the Libema Open final. The 23-year-old Diallo defeated No. 2 seed Ugo Humbert of France 6-3, 7-6 (4) in Saturday's s...
Jun 14, 2025
Nicaragua's former President Violeta Chamorro dies at 95, family says
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - Violeta Chamorro, an unassuming homemaker who was thrust into politics by her husband's assassination and stunned the world by ousting the ruling Sandinista party in presid...
Jun 14, 2025
WestJet hit with 'cybersecurity incident,' says operations running safely
WestJet says a "cybersecurity incident" is affecting access to some of its servers and software systems. The Calgary-based airline says its operations are nonetheless running safely, and they have not...
Jun 14, 2025
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL - Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing spot for high-level researchers. A joint statement released today highlights a number of moves, inclu...
Jun 14, 2025
Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard will get the start in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Saturday night. The 32-year-old is set to face the Florida Panthers after making 23 saves off the benc...
Jun 14, 2025
Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine talks on phone call, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks, Putin aide Yuri Us...
Jun 14, 2025
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Taylor Fritz in Stuttgart Open semifinals
STUTTGART - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell 6-4, 7-6 (5) to American Taylor Fritz on Saturday in semifinal action at the Stuttgart Open. The Montreal native played Fritz close throughout the match...
Jun 14, 2025
A Minnesota mayor says two state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday
CHAMPLIN, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota mayor says two state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said state senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa...
Jun 14, 2025
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as Iran fires drones and missiles in response to Israeli strikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel's defense minister warned Saturday that "Tehran will burn" if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a ...
Jun 14, 2025
South Africa wins the World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27 years
LONDON (AP) - South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. Th...
Jun 14, 2025
